by Dan Yessian | Aug 22, 2023 | Armenian Culture, Comedy, Stories
According to Genesis 7:15 Noah’s Ark was supposed to have landed on the Mountain of Ararat after the flood waters receded. For thousands of years, the mountain was located within the boundaries of historic Armenia. But, during World War 1 a treaty was signed which...
by Dan Yessian | May 16, 2023 | Armenian Culture, Armenian Genocide, Armenian Trilogy
I’ve been out of the country recently on a family vacation. When I got back home I was quite flattered to find a personal letter from Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin. I’ve never met nor spoken to Ms. Slotkin but, nonetheless, I was very surprised to receive what you’ll...
by Dan Yessian | Mar 8, 2023 | Armenian Culture, Armenian Genocide, Armenian Trilogy
An Armenian Trilogy receives its television premiere this Sunday; March 12 at 7:30 PM! Tune into Detroit Public TV | PBS (Channel 56) for a viewing of the film alongside interviews of me with host Fred Nahhat. If you prefer to watch on your mobile device, point your...
by Dan Yessian | Feb 9, 2023 | Armenian Culture
Armenian: a little known people, from a little known land. Who are they? Where is it? This little country that adopted Christianity in 301 AD is bordered by Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Iran. So do you know who any of these people are? I bet you do. Check the...
by Dan Yessian | Jan 31, 2023 | Armenian Culture
The holidays are time for the three F’s: family, friendship, and yes…food. So what did you stuff yourself with this past holiday? Anything good? Or just same old same old? How about some Armenian cuisine? Don’t know where to start? Do you have google eyes like I do?...
by Dan Yessian | Jan 24, 2023 | Armenian Culture
For me, nothing brings comfort like the food from my homeland of Armenia. Sure, hot dogs and hamburgers are fine from time to time. But who doesn’t love a Boreg and some Basterma? And cap it off with some of this! Watch here! I can’t believe all the positive...
